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FLVS FLEXCOURSECATALOG2018-19

Students,

If you believe learning should be personalized to your needs, then you’ve come to the right place.

FLVS® was designed specifically for students like you—students who want individual attention, dynamic learning experiences, and flexibility that only online learning provides. Fully accredited by AdvancED and Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Council on Accreditation and School Improvement, FLVS allows you to learn on your schedule. Our flexible learning solutions help you balance unique educational needs, travel, sports, and hobbies with innovative general, honors, and Advanced Placement® (AP®)* courses taught by Florida-certified teachers.

This 2018-19 catalog features more than 180 Kindergarten-12th grade online courses, most of them mobile friendly, so you can work from your mobile devices. Be sure to check flvs.net/flexcourses regularly as we add and update courses throughout the year.

You are the focus of everything we do at FLVS, from developing our award-winning curriculum,** to providing NCAA-approved core courses and maintaining compliance with the Florida Standards. Whether you are taking a full course load or picking up a course or two with us, we want your experience to be exceptional.

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ELEMENTARY COURSES

English 05Mathematics 05Science 06

Social Studies 06Specials 06

MIDDLE SCHOOL COURSES

English 09Mathematics 10Science 10

Social Studies 11Electives 11

HIGH SCHOOL COURSES

English 15Mathematics 16Science 17Social Studies 18Physical Education 19

World Languages 20Electives 22Career and Technical Education (CTE) 26Advanced Placement 29

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ELEMENTARY

English

Language ArtsLength: Year Course Codes: Kindergarten: 5010041 Grade 3: 5010044 Grade 1: 5010042 Grade 4: 5010045 Grade 2: 5010043 Grade 5: 5010046

NEW! Elementary Language Arts courses provide students with a rigorous and comprehensive look at the ELA standards, focusing on foundational reading skills, reading comprehension strategies using a variety of texts, writing, grammar, and speaking/listening skills. Students will be exposed to the five essential components of reading (phonemic awareness, phonics, comprehension, vocabulary, and fluency) through engaging text and interactive learning. Throughout the Language Arts courses, students will explore numerous topics integrated across content areas. Each grade level of the ELA suite will surround student learning with an adventure filled theme, showing students that learning really is the great adventure.

Mathematics

MathematicsLength: Year Course Codes: Kindergarten: 5012020 Grade 3: 5012050 Grade 1: 5012030 Grade 4: 5012060 Grade 2: 5012040 Grade 5: 5012070

NEW! FLVS Elementary Math courses inspire students to become critical thinkers and problem solvers. Through on- and off-screen activities, learners discover how math can be used to understand and describe their world. A combination of student exploration and explicit teaching lays the groundwork for both skill development and a strong conceptual understanding. Courses feature engaging auditory and visual media, including songs, rhymes, and videos, to teach and review foundational math skills. Digital and concrete manipulatives support mathematical proficiency at all grade levels, while project-based activities strengthen learner’s algebraic skills and provide real-world context for learning.

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Science

ScienceLength: Year Course Codes: Kindergarten: 5020010 Grade 3: 5020040 Grade 1: 5020020 Grade 4: 5020050 Grade 2: 5020030 Grade 5: 5020060

NEW! FLVS Elementary Science courses will spark curiosity in students and build a solid foundation in concepts across many types of sciences, including Earth Science, Life Science, and Physical Science. Through on- and off-screen activities, students work through a framework of active student learning that supports and allows students to engage, explore, explain, elaborate, and evaluate throughout all courses. This dynamic format will help students build their own understanding from experiences and new ideas to facilitate a better understanding of the world around them.

Social Studies

Social StudiesLength: Year Course Codes: Kindergarten: 5021020 Grade 3: 5021050 Grade 1: 5021030 Grade 4: 5021060 Grade 2: 5021040 Grade 5: 5021070

NEW! The Social Studies suite utilizes a personal approach to introduce students to community and citizenship. By providing scaffolded instruction from Kindergarten through 5th grade, students develop a firm understanding of important concepts and skills related to history, geography, civics, and economics. The integration of recurring characters and challenges to overcome keeps students engaged and progressing. Finally, students will analyze grade-appropriate passages including primary sources to reinforce reading comprehension and writing skills.

Specials

ArtLength: Year Course Codes: Kindergarten: 5001010 Grade 3: 5001040 Grade 1: 5001020 Grade 4: 5001050 Grade 2: 5001030 Grade 5: 5001060

NEW! The Visual Art suite will provide students the foundational skills to be successful in a studio environment. Students will develop fine motor and critical thinking skills, flex their creativity muscles, and expand their appreciation for global communities. Using the Elements of Art and Principles of Design as the framework, students will create their own style of artwork. Students will explore a variety of materials during the creative process and learn art techniques through modeling. They will develop their observational and critiquing skills to reflect on and interpret works of art. Each multifaceted module makes connections between art and cultures around the world through art history. The Visual Art suite enables students to make connections to all subject areas, from Math, to Music, to Language Arts.

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Physical EducationLength: Year Course Codes: Kindergarten: 5015020 Grade 3: 5015050 Grade 1: 5015030 Grade 4: 5015060 Grade 2: 5015040 Grade 5: 5015070

NEW! Elementary Physical Education courses integrate healthy lifestyle habits and activities to help students be their best. The learning scaffolds on the previous lessons to provide developmentally appropriate activities and builds on skills learned in each grade level. Skill progressions help students learn how to throw, catch, kick, strike, dance, swim, and do some basic gymnastics. Students learn how to eat a healthy diet, develop teamwork and sportsmanship, and strive for 60 minutes of daily activity. They learn to set goals and work to meet those physical goals to keep improving their skills.

SpanishLength: Year Course Codes: Introductory: 5007020 Level 3: 5007020 Level 1: 5007020 Level 4: 5007020 Level 2: 5007020 Level 5: 5007020

NEW! Elementary Spanish is an exploratory introduction to the Spanish culture and language. Students learn the target language in a story-based framework, providing a fun and positive learning experience. Each lesson is taught through an engaging, authentic story that gives students an opportunity to see and hear the language in context. Students will learn foundational skills in listening and speaking along with the introduction of Spanish literacy skills. The courses provide audio and visual stimuli for all learning types and ample opportunity to hear, speak, read, write, and record the language. The courses also provide strategically-based reviews of past learning. The courses are built on connections to an authentic culture of a specific Spanish-speaking region through the arts, celebrations, and traditions of the culture, leading students on the path to becoming global citizens. The courses provide a natural progression of learning through the following language acquisition stages: Preproduction, Early Production, Speech Emergence, and Novice Proficiency.

TechnologyLength: Year Course Codes: Kindergarten: 5002000 Grade 3: 5002000 Grade 1: 5002000 Grade 4: 5002000 Grade 2: 5002000 Grade 5: 5002000

NEW! FLVS Elementary Intro to Technology courses enable students to develop basic skills in computer science through engaging and age-appropriate content. The courses will expose students, within developmentally appropriate stages, to concepts such as problem solving and algorithms, security, privacy, copyright, computer programming basics, and keyboarding skills. Students will learn block based coding in offline environments in Kindergarten through 2nd grade and will build upon those skills in online coding environments in grades 2-5. In addition to the computer skills, the Technology suite integrates standards from Social Studies, Health, and Language Arts with topics in each grade about safety and health (online and offline), bullying/cyberbullying, and being a responsible citizen/digital citizen. The upper grades will complete research projects focused on adaptive technology, social media, and/or robotics. The research projects require students to evaluate reliable and relevant websites, organize research, receive and implement feedback, and produce a final product. Collaboration and communication are also focused on in each grade level as integrated language arts standards; math practice standards can be found throughout the courses.

The grade level in the course titles reflects FLVS recommendations for appropriate course progression, however these courses are open to all middle school grade levels.

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MIDDLE SCHOOL

English

Language Arts 1 – Grade 6Length: Year Course Code: 1001010 Advanced Code: 1001020

Learn about real-life heroes! Create heroes from your own imagination! Through reading, writing, and thinking, you will explore the world around you and become a hero yourself!


Using the thrilling theme of mysteries, monsters, and mayhem, you’ll discover your own ability to write through reading, listening, and analyzing various fiction and nonfiction texts.


In this course, the themes of imagination, innovation, and invention teach you to become a critical reader and thinker as you work to acquire the tools you need to express yourself through writing.


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Mathematics

Mathematics – Grade 6Length: Year Course Code: 1205010 Advanced Code: 1205020

Through games that reinforce and strengthen mathematics skills, you will have opportunities to demonstrate your knowledge of number manipulation in real-world scenarios.

Mathematics – Grade 7Length: Year Course Code: 1205040 Advanced Code: 1205050

Learn mathematics through animations, applications, videos, games, and real-world scenarios while creating, investigating, and demonstrating your knowledge.

Pre-Algebra – Grade 8Length: Year Course Code: 1205070

Gain a true understanding of higher-level concepts such as functions and systems of equations while experiencing intrigue and fun in this hands-on course full of slideshows, applications, videos, and real-world scenarios.

Science

Comprehensive Science 1 – Grade 6Length: Year Course Code: 2002040 Advanced Code: 2002050

Get ready to investigate energy, force, weather, climate, Earth’s systems, and living organisms. This in-depth exploration will spark scientific curiosity and build a foundation for concepts covered in Comprehensive Science 2 and 3.


Explore the foundations of science, including energy, Earth’s changing features and structures, Earth’s history, genetics, heredity, and the organization and interaction of living organisms.


Spark your passion for science by discovering the properties of matter, changes in matter, and energy flow. Explore the universe and the interactions between the Earth, sun, and moon in our solar system.



Social Studies

World History – Grade 6Length: Year Course Code: 2109010 Advanced Code: 2109020

Travel back in time to discover the secrets and benefits of our world’s history. You will learn about China’s ancient dynasties, the precision of Mayan astronomy, and India’s contribution to medicine, which have formed what we know and who we are today.

Civics – Grade 7Length: Year Course Code: 2106010 Advanced Code: 2106020

Explore the rights and responsibilities of United States citizenship and examine the structure and function of federal, state, and local governments. You will learn about geography and economics and the important roles citizens play in their communities.

United States History – Grade 8Length: Year Course Code: 2100010 Advanced Code: 2100020

You will discover that history is full of adventure, colorful characters, and complex plots. Each plot is different and highlights an important story form our nation’s past.

Electives

Business KeyboardingLength: Semester Course Code: 8200110

Using a special online library of software, you will gain typing speed while learning the proper technique to become a keyboarding master. You will also learn business skills to prepare for your future career.

This course provides middle school elective credit.

Career Research and Decision MakingLength: Semester Course Code: 1700060

Thinking ahead to your future career is exciting! In this course, you will participate in several self-assessment activities to help you become more aware of your unique interests, values, and skills. You will learn how to set goals for your future career path and develop an understanding of the steps you would follow to obtain a job.


Comprehensive PE – Grade 7Length: Semester Course Code: 1508600

UPDATED! You will reach new levels of fitness in this course through sports, dance, aquatics, and more. A friendly cast of course characters will guide you through exercising safely, activities that target different areas of your body, and reaching new goals.

This course provides middle school elective credit. Please check with your school district regarding middle school physical education requirements.


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Comprehensive PE – Grade 8Length: Semester Course Code: 1508700

UPDATED! This course will provide you with practice in diverse sports skills and game strategy, leading to a physically active lifestyle. You will explore nutrition and peer pressure while learning how to make effective decisions.


Creative Photography 1Length: Year Course Code: 0102040

Learn and apply basic camera skills to photograph animals, people, and landscapes. You will select subjects, take photographs, and print and display memories in your own portfolio.

This course provides middle school elective credit. You must have access to a digital camera or cell phone camera to take this course.

Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, and Learning StrategiesLength: Year Course Code: 1700100

Gain strategies to find important information quickly, transfer it to long-term memory, and perform better on assignments and tests. You will learn to become a more efficient learner, find balance, and prioritize goals. Recommended for 7th and 8th grade students.


Fitness – Grade 6Length: Semester Course Code: 1508000

UPDATED! You will explore health and fitness topics with a crew of virtual characters. Among them is Coach Cardio, who will help measure your increasing fitness level as you learn to keep your body physically fit.


Guitar 1Length: Year Course Code: 1301060

Whether you have been playing the guitar forever, or have never touched one, this course will jumpstart your music education or continue to build on your existing skills. You will learn to play a wide variety of styles by learning fundamentals of music and basic guitar skills as you journey on to becoming a skilled guitarist and musician.

This course provides middle school elective credit. No prior music experience is necessary, but you must have your own six-string guitar and a way to record and submit a video performance to your teacher.



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Peer Counseling 1Length: Year Course Code: 1400000

Build the confidence and skills to succeed in middle school. Make peer pressure work for you instead of against you, and learn how to create strong friendships where everyone wins. By the end of this course you will have higher confidence, new skills for success, and dozens of proven strategies to unlock your potential and achieve your dreams.


Spanish, BeginningLength: Year Course Code: 0708000

COMING SOON! Immerse yourself in the Spanish language and culture. Develop your listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills while broadening your exposure and appreciation for Spanish cultural similarities and differences.

This course provides middle school elective credit and is not eligible for high school transcripts.

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HIGH SCHOOL

English

English 1Credit: 1 Course Code: 1001310 Honors Code: 1001320

Develop language arts skills by reading, writing, listening, viewing, and speaking. This course provides text-based research and writing opportunities. You will learn to use the English language to successfully express yourself.


Encounter new vocabulary, refine the grammar and mechanics of your writing, and engage in thought-provoking projects. Throughout the course, you will discover how the human experience is the foundation of the best stories, plays, poems, films, and articles.


Acquire the language, reading, writing, and speaking/listening skills necessary for success in college, career, and beyond. Become a critical reader and thinker as you dive deeply into the texts presented throughout this course. You will learn how to effectively research and integrate your findings, as well as cite your sources.


Build your analytical and critical thinking skills through close readings of a variety of literature and informational texts. Master the writing process with relevant, real-world research activities, and integrate your findings in the completion of argumentative and informational essays. This interactive course presents multiple opportunities to apply your learning in creative and expressive ways.

English 4: Florida College PrepCredit: 1 Course Code: 1001405

Preparing you for the demands of reading, writing, and communicating in college and beyond, you will hone your skills in creative and analytical writing and apply concepts learned to closely read and analyze contemporary and historical informational text.

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Mathematics

Algebra 1Credit: 1 Course Code: 1200310 Honors Code: 1200320

Algebra 1 emphasizes the importance of algebra in everyday life through hundreds of real-world examples. Assessments are designed to ensure that your understanding goes beyond rote memorization of steps and procedures. Upon successful course completion, you will have a strong foundation in Algebra 1 and will be prepared for other higher-level math courses. Prerequisite: MJ Mathematics – Grade 7 Advanced or MJ Pre-Algebra – Grade 8.

This is a required math course for high school graduation.

Algebra 2Credit: 1 Course Code: 1200330 Honors Code: 1200340

Starting with a review of basic algebra, you will learn polynomials, quadratic equations, exponential and logarithmic relations, and probability and statistics. Throughout the course, these mathematical concepts are applied to everyday occurrences to demonstrate how the world around us functions. Prerequisite: Algebra 1.

Calculus HonorsCredit: 1 Honors Code: 1202300

Study limits, continuity, differentiation; integrated algebraic, trigonometric, and transcendental functions; and the applications of derivatives and integrals. Prerequisites: Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2, and Pre-Calculus or Trigonometry/Analytical Geometry.

GeometryCredit: 1 Course Code: 1206310 Honors Code: 1206320

Geometry exists everywhere in the world around you. We use it to build bridges, to design maps, or to create perspective in paintings. Throughout this course, you will use problem solving and real-world applications to gain the knowledge of geometric concepts and their practical uses. Prerequisite: Algebra 1 or its equivalent.

This is a required math course for high school graduation.

Liberal Arts Mathematics 1Credit: 1 Course Code: 1207300

Liberal Arts Math 1 will revisit key concepts from Algebra 1 and incorporate concepts from Geometry to prepare you for your mathematical future. The course is delivered through text, interactives, and videos that incorporate the Florida Standards for Mathematical Practice as well as Florida Standards for Mathematical Content. Prerequisite: District dependent, Algebra 1 recommended.

This course does not satisfy NCAA eligibility requirements.

Liberal Arts Mathematics 2Credit: 1 Course Code: 1207310

Liberal Arts Math 2 will revisit key concepts from Geometry and Algebra 2, including statistics and trigonometry, to prepare you for your mathematical future. The course is delivered through interactive video-based content and incorporates the Florida Standards for Mathematical Practice as well as Florida Standards for Mathematical Content. Prerequisites: District dependent, Algebra 2 recommended, Algebra 1 and Geometry minimum requirement.

This course does not satisfy NCAA eligibility requirements.

Math for College ReadinessCredit: 1 Course Code: 1200700

This course is intended for students who are not yet “college ready” in mathematics or simply need some additional instruction to prepare them for success in college level mathematics. This course incorporates the Florida Standards for Mathematical Practices as well as the Florida Standards for Mathematical Content. Prerequisites: Algebra 1 and Geometry.


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Pre-Calculus HonorsCredit: 1 Honors Code: 1202340

As a mathematical analyst, you will investigate how advanced math concepts can solve problems encountered in operating national parks. This course includes analytical geometry and trigonometry. Prerequisites: Algebra 1, Geometry, and Algebra 2.

ScienceFLVS high school core science courses satisfy state laboratory requirements.

Anatomy and PhysiologyCredit: 1 Course Code: 2000350 Honors Code: 2000360

Explore the human body and learn how you can help your body cope with many different situations. You will study the structure, location, and function of various systems within the human body and how these systems interact. Prerequisite: Biology 1 recommended.

Biology 1Credit: 1 Course Code: 2000310 Honors Code: 2000320

Explore the structure, function, diversity, and evolution of living matter by taking an in-depth look at the fundamental characteristics of living organisms. You will have the opportunity to perform hands-on lab activities and develop relationships through collaborative learning.

This is a required science course for high school graduation.

Chemistry 1Credit: 1 Course Code: 2003340 Honors Code: 2003350

UPDATED! This course provides a foundation for learning chemistry concepts, including: scientific inquiry, interactive experiences, higher-order thinking, collaborative projects, real-world applications, and a variety of assessments. Prerequisite: Algebra 1.

Earth/Space ScienceCredit: 1 Course Code: 2001310 Honors Code: 2001320

This laboratory course focuses on the study of space and the geologic and atmospheric forces that shape our world. Through experimentation and investigation, you will explore Earth’s cycles, including the geosphere, hydrosphere, cryosphere, atmosphere, and carbon cycle.

Forensic Science 1Credit: 1 Course Code: 2002480

UPDATED! Fingerprints. Blood spatter. DNA analysis. Discover how clues and data are recorded and preserved, and examine some of the basic scientific principles that guide forensic laboratory processes like DNA testing, toxicology, and material analysis. This course reviews criminal investigations, with a focus on pathology, autopsies, and crime scene analysis, as well as techniques and practices of forensic scientists during a crime scene investigation (CSI).


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Marine Science 1Credit: 1 Course Code: 2002500 Honors Code: 2002510

Delve deeply into Earth’s bodies of water and study geologic structures and how they impact the oceans. Investigate characteristics of various populations of aquatic life, patterns of distribution, and ongoing changes occurring in our ecosystem. Prerequisite: Biology recommended.

Physical ScienceCredit: 1 Course Code: 2003310 Honors Code: 2003320

Build a foundation for studying physical sciences, including basic physics and chemistry, as you explore this interactive course. Topics include forces and motion, energy through waves, electricity and magnetism, the matter around us, chemical bonding, and reactions.

Physics 1Credit: 1 Course Code: 2003380 Honors Code: 2003390

Discover the contributions of geniuses like Galileo, Newton, and Einstein by learning about the concepts, theories, and laws that govern the interaction of matter, energy, and forces. Prerequisites: Algebra 1 and 2 recommended.

Social Studies

Economics with Financial LiteracyCredit: 0.5 Course Code: 2102335 Honors Code: 2102345

Become a more informed consumer, producer, investor, and taxpayer and learn how your choices directly affect your future. Prerequisite: Algebra 1 recommended.

United States GovernmentCredit: 0.5 Course Code: 2106310 Honors Code: 2106320

Explore the principles that inspired the Constitution, including the Bill of Rights. Examine each branch of government, the election process, and how you can impact public policy. You will also discover how the United States interacts with other countries.

United States HistoryCredit: 1 Course Code: 2100310 Honors Code: 2100320

Investigate the people, events, and ideas that have shaped the United States from the end of the Civil War through today, while applying what you learn to real-world problems.

World HistoryCredit: 1 Course Code: 2109310 Honors Code: 2109320

Join Ali and Soo-jin, our modern time travelers, as they journey through history. Discover the connections between world events and eras, from the Roman Empire through the Industrial Revolution, and explore development in our modern world as well as the implications that historical events have on us today.


Physical Education

Fitness Lifestyle DesignCredit: 0.5 Course Code: 1501310

UPDATED! You will discover habits of body and mind that will lead to a healthier lifestyle. You will measure your current fitness level, nutrition knowledge, and create a plan for achieving your individual goals. During your fitness journey, you will learn the principles of strength and endurance training, lifetime fitness activity options, and essential nutrition to encourage lifetime optimal health.

This course provides elective credit. When paired with Personal Fitness, it can fulfill the physical education requirement for high school graduation (district dependent).

Health Opportunities through Physical Education (HOPE)Credit: 1 Course Code: 3026010

With a focus on health and fitness, this course guides you to be active and healthy now and for a lifetime. With the guidance of a training instructor, you’ll set personal goals in four areas of wellness: physical, emotional, social, and academic. The course uses videos, graphics, and interactive learning opportunities to encourage you to get up, eat well, and be active.

This course provides elective credit and fulfills the physical education requirement for high school graduation (district dependent).

Outdoor EducationCredit: 0.5 Course Code: 1502480

Develop your skills in outdoor activities like boating and hunting, and learn about the benefits of physical activity while using proper safety procedures to experience wildlife and outdoor and extreme sports. By meeting all the requirements of the course, you will be eligible to obtain a state of Florida Hunter and Florida Boating Safety ID Card. Exclusive to FLVS students and endorsed by the Florida Wildlife Commission (FWC), you can earn your Hunter Safety Card through the Virtual Field Day component in the course, rather than physically attending the FWC Field Day.

This course provides elective credit. When paired with Personal Fitness, it can fulfill the physical education requirement for high school graduation (district dependent).

Personal FitnessCredit: 0.5 Course Code: 1501300

Aimed at lifelong fitness, this course guides you in strategies and techniques to make continual improvements in all areas of wellness. With the guidance of a training instructor, you’ll set personal goals in four areas of wellness: physical, emotional, social, and academic. This course uses videos, graphics, and interactive learning opportunities to encourage you to get out and be active. By following personalized training principles, you can gain confidence from personal success while developing healthy habits that will last a lifetime.

This course provides elective credit. When paired with another 0.5 credit physical education course, it fulfills the physical education requirement for high school graduation (district dependent).


World LanguagesSatisfactory completion of two consecutive credits of the same world language is required for university entry.

Chinese 1Credit: 1 Course Code: 0711300

Learn conversation elements in Mandarin Chinese, including greetings, introductions, and the exchange of basic information with others using authentic materials.

This course provides elective credit.

Chinese 2Credit: 1 Course Code: 0711310

Develop your communication skills at a more advanced level, including listening, speaking, reading, and writing in Mandarin Chinese using authentic materials. Prerequisite: Chinese 1.


Chinese 3 HonorsCredit: 1 Honors Code: 0711320

Learn more about Chinese culture, including the origins, anecdotes, and etiquette for various cultural settings, using authentic materials. You will also compare and contrast the Chinese culture with your own as you continue to build knowledge of vocabulary, sentence structure, and grammar. Prerequisites: Chinese 1 and 2.

This course provides honors-level elective credit.

French 1Credit: 1 Course Code: 0701320

Learn how to introduce yourself and others, share your interests, and talk about the weather, all in the language of Molière. Explore the rich culture of France including historical sites, foods, and sports through interactive activities, written practice, and speaking and listening exercises.


French 2Credit: 1 Course Code: 0701330

Expand your listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in French through interactive videos, dialogues, and self-checks. Grow your vocabulary and learn to discuss activities in the past, future, and conditional tenses. Explore the francophone world and the influence France has had across the globe. Prerequisite: French 1.


Latin 1Credit: 1 Course Code: 0706300

Develop a foundation in Latin grammar and vocabulary while also learning about the mythical Olympian gods and Roman history.


Latin 2Credit: 1 Course Code: 0706310

Building on your knowledge of Latin grammar and vocabulary, you will also explore Roman engineering, art, commerce, and its system of laws to demonstrate the flexibility of the language. Prerequisite: Latin 1.



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Latin 3 HonorsCredit: 1 Honors Code: 0706320

Strengthen your Latin vocabulary skills and develop an appreciation for well-crafted writing by visiting the library of great authors. You will read the timeless words of Roman poets, storytellers, and orators and recognize why Latin, and those who speak it, are still relevant today. Prerequisites: Latin 1 and 2.


Spanish 1Credit: 1 Course Code: 0708340

UPDATED! Learn basic Spanish grammar to help build your fluency and understanding, and apply what you learn through interactive games, written practice, listening, and speaking exercises.


Spanish 2Credit: 1 Course Code: 0708350

Strengthen your Spanish listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills while experiencing the beauty and expressiveness of a language that is shared by different people and cultures throughout the world using authentic materials. Prerequisite: Spanish 1 or MJ Spanish Beginning and MJ Spanish Intermediate.


Spanish 3 HonorsCredit: 1 Honors Code: 0708360

Immerse yourself in this interactive course that explores the tastes, sights, and sounds of the Hispanic cultures. Experience and reflect on the triumphs, struggles, and celebrations of their dynamic peoples. During this journey, you will improve your language fluency, vocabulary, and writing skills through authentic researched-based projects. We invite you to take your Spanish language abilities to the next level! Prerequisites: Spanish 1 and 2.


Spanish 4 HonorsCredit: 1 Honors Code: 0708370

NEW! Command the Spanish language by embarking on an immersive journey through rich traditions and superstitions. By meeting real people and hearing their stories, you will expand your language skills, gain new vocabulary, and better understand your role as a global citizen. Prerequisites: Spanish, 1, 2, and 3.



Electives

Art History and Criticism 1 HonorsCredit: 1 Honors Code: 0100330

Critique and compare significant works of art and architecture from Prehistory through the 21st century. You will analyze art history and criticism methodologies, explore media and techniques used by artists from various cultures and time periods, and learn appropriate terminology for discussing artwork from around the world.

This course provides honors-level elective credit and fulfills a performing/fine art requirement for high school graduation.

Career Research and Decision MakingCredit: 0.5 Course Code: 1700380

This course will show you how to prepare for, get accepted to, and pay for college. You will explore different career and education pathways, study interview techniques and networking tips, create smart resumes, and learn how to plan for a successful future. Throughout the course you will be coached by Mawi Asgedom, a Harvard graduate and a student leadership expert who has trained more than a million students. Opportunity is knocking. Are you ready?

This course provides elective credit and fulfills the character education requirement for high school graduation.

Creative Photography 1Credit: 1 Course Code: 0108310

Develop your photography knowledge, including the basics of lighting, shutter speed, and composition. Gain an understanding of professional photography, learn what creates an eye-catching photo, and build a portfolio of images.

This course provides elective credit and fulfills a performing/fine art requirement for high school graduation. You must have access to a digital camera to take this course. Cell phone cameras do not meet the requirement.

Criminal Justice Operations 1Credit: 1 Course Code: 8918010

Explore the fields of law enforcement, the court system, and the correctional system. You will acquire technical skill proficiency, industry knowledge, higher-order reasoning and problem-solving skills, general employability skills, and occupation-specific skills needed in all aspects of law, public safety, and security careers.

This course provides elective credit. Due to the nature of criminal justice, the material can be graphic.

Critical Thinking and Study SkillsCredit: 0.5 Course Code: 1700370

Increase your success in high school and beyond by learning proven study techniques and test-taking skills. This half-credit course teaches the ACE test-taking method to increase scores on key tests such as the ACT, SAT, and tests for graduation. Throughout the course, Mawi Asgedom, a Harvard graduate who was the first in his family to attend college, will coach you. Mawi is a student success expert who has trained more than a million students.


Driver Education/Traffic SafetyCredit: 0.5 Course Code: 1900300

Begin to develop safe driving skills by studying the Highway Transportation System, road signs, rules of the road, and how to make good choices behind the wheel. This course fulfills the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (DHSMV) required completion of the Traffic Law & Substance Abuse Education (TLSAE) course. As an added benefit for completing the course with FLVS, you will also be eligible to take the Class E Knowledge Exam for licensing online for FREE! Prerequisite: Must be at least 14 and a half years old.



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Guitar 1Credit: 1 Course Code: 1301320

Build your foundation in music skills as you learn music notation, music styles, and full-strum chords. You will play the guitar, learn practice skills, and perform for your teacher throughout the course.

This course provides elective credit and fulfills a performing/fine art requirement for high school graduation. No prior music experience is necessary, but you must have your own six-string guitar and a way to record and submit a video performance to your teacher.

Intensive ReadingCredit: 1 Course Code: 1000410

This course enables you to strengthen the development of your reading and writing skills. Lessons emphasize reading comprehension, interactive text-based discussion, writing fluency, vocabulary study, research, and collaboration opportunities.


Journalism 1Credit: 1 Course Code: 1006300

Explore a career in journalism and learn how to write a news story, a feature story, and an editorial. Throughout this course, you will learn best practices for conducting research and interviews, analyzing the reliability of sources, and self-editing. Prerequisite: MJ Language Arts 3 recommended.

This course provides elective credit and fulfills a practical art requirement for high school graduation.

Law StudiesCredit: 0.5 Course Code: 2106350

What are your rights as an American citizen? In this course, you will investigate aspects of family and consumer law, and learn how the state and federal court systems work. Gain an understanding of the judicial system and examine key differences between civil and criminal law.


Leadership Skills DevelopmentCredit: 1 Course Code: 2400300

Succeed in high school, college, and beyond by taking your future into your own hands. In this two-semester course, you will learn how to take action, manage your time, chart your goals, and many other leadership techniques. Throughout the course, you will be coached by Mawi Asgedom, a Harvard graduate and a student leadership expert who has trained more than a million students.


Life Management SkillsCredit: 0.5 Course Code: 0800300

Learn how to deal with real issues that impact your everyday life, such as nutrition, substance abuse, stress, and health. This course provides you with the facts you need to make important and informed decisions.

This course provides elective credit. It does not fulfill a Physical Education requirement for high school graduation.


Electives continued

Music of the WorldCredit: 1 Course Code: 1300340

Take your knowledge of music to the next level. Learn about the impact of music and how it represents different cultures while “meeting” musicians and composers and discussing their works. Gain a historical perspective of music and experience a variety of musical styles, from the Middle Ages through the 21st century.

This course provides elective credit and fulfills a performing/fine art requirement for high school graduation.

Parenting SkillsCredit: 0.5 Course Code: 8500300

Parenting involves more than having a child and providing food and shelter. Take this one-semester course to explore parenting roles and responsibilities, nurturing and protective environments for children, positive parenting strategies, and effective communication in parent/child relationships.


Peer Counseling 1Credit: 0.5 Course Code: 1400300

Gain the skills to help you succeed in all areas of your life. You will learn how to take action, set goals, manage your time, and help your peers. This course is recommended for English Language Learner (ELL) students but open to all students.


Peer Counseling 2Credit: 0.5 Course Code: 1400310

Increase your confidence and build your social skills as you learn how to conquer peer pressure, social anxiety, and the unnecessary risks that can derail your future. In this course, you’ll discover how your “super-charged” teen brain really works. By the end of your training, you will have new power to direct your own life and lead your classmates.


Peer Counseling 2 ELLCredit: 0.5 Course Code: 1400310

NEW! You will learn the academic mindsets and study skills for success with this inspiring follow-up course to Peer Counseling 1. You will learn to accelerate your language acquisition in reading, writing, speaking, and listening. You will also learn how to get organized, prepare for your classes, and improve your test scores. This course is recommended for English Language Learner (ELL) students but open to all students.


Personal and Family FinanceCredit: 0.5 Course Code: 8500120

Why do we pay taxes? How do credit cards work? Learn proper money management skills and how to achieve financial success in this one-semester course. Find out how to avoid common financial mistakes, how to invest in your future, and how to manage your personal and family finances effectively.

This course provides elective credit. It does not fulfill a math requirement for high school graduation.


Electives continued

Psychology 1Credit: 0.5 Course Code: 2107300

Where do thoughts and memories come from? What are emotions? Why do we behave the way we do? This course will help you to begin to understand the human mind by exploring the research and theories of some of the most brilliant psychologists throughout history. In addition, learn psychological tips you can use every day, like how to cope and reduce stress.


Reading for College SuccessCredit: 0.5 Course Code: 1008350

This course will provide you with the necessary tools to become successful in both academics and in the workplace. Reading is a vital skill needed to effectively take notes, summarize the main idea, and separate fact from opinion. This course empowers you to achieve your goals in higher education and in the career of your choice.

This course provides elective credit. It is designed for 11th and 12th grade students needing to pass the CPT or PERT college entrance exams and whose college placement scores are below the established cut score indicating that they are not “college-ready” in Reading (CPT, below 83; SAT, below 440; ACT, below 18). This course is NOT intended for FSA preparation or remediation for students in grades 6-10.

Social Media 1Credit: 0.5 Course Code: 1006375

Explore the history, developments, risks, and rewards of using social media. Discover how your individual contributions and influence can be enhanced with the appropriate use of social media. Using your own social media account, you will examine how your interactions can generate change, inform others, and leave a lasting effect.


Theatre, Cinema, and Film ProductionCredit: 1 Course Code: 0400660

Explore the elements of theater and cinematic techniques used by those who create performance productions. As you progress through the course you will view the historical development of different genres and the reasons why they were used. You will also be exposed to a detailed view of film and theater backstage operations and asked to speculate on why a director chooses certain perspectives.



Career and Technical Education (CTE)CTE electives prepare students with the academic, technical, and employability skills needed for the high-skill, high-wage, in-demand careers of tomorrow. Students pursuing certain Florida Bright Futures Scholarship programs must take at least three full credits in a single Career and Technical Education Program of Study (POS). A POS is a comprehensive, structured approach for delivering academic and career and technical education to prepare students for postsecondary education and career success. Students who fully complete select industry certifications may earn college credits for use in selected college degree programs—contact your school counselor for details.

Digital Information TechnologyCredit: 1 Course Code: 8207310

This exciting course provides you with the foundational skills needed for future careers in a variety of technological fields. You’ll explore emerging technologies, digital design, Microsoft Office online applications, operating systems, and much more! Learn your strengths and how they relate to potential career opportunities.

This course provides elective credit, fulfills the character education and practical art requirement for high school graduation, and serves as a prerequisite to many exciting CTE POSes.

Foundations of ProgrammingCredit: 1 Honors Code: 9007210

Learn the skills required to be competitive in today’s high-tech workforce. This course covers the fundamentals of programming using the computer language Python. It provides you with the concepts, techniques, and processes associated with computer programming and software development. You’ll also explore the vast programming career opportunities available in this high-demand field. Prerequisites: Digital Information Technology (or Introduction to Information Technology) and Algebra 1 recommended.


Foundations of Web DesignCredit: 1 Honors Code: 9001110

In today’s interconnected world, it is web design that connects everything together. In Foundations of Web Design, you will explore interactive, real-world scenarios to learn basic web design principles. From HTML to Adobe Dreamweaver and Photoshop, this course builds a strong foundation of web design skills. Prerequisite: Digital Information Technology (or Introduction to Information).

This course provides honors-level elective credit and fulfills a practical art requirement for high school graduation. Digital Information Technology, Foundations of Web Design, and User Interface Design make up the Web Development POS.

Procedural ProgrammingCredit: 1 Honors Code: 9007220

COMING SOON! Do you want to learn higher-level coding skills? This course teaches advanced programming concepts using the computer language Python. You will learn techniques and processes associated with computer programming and software development. Prerequisites: Digital Information Technology (or Introduction to Information Technology) and Foundations of Programming.

This course provides honors-level elective credit. Digital Information Technology, Foundations of Programming, and Procedural Programming make up the Web Application and Development POS.

User Interface DesignCredit: 1 Honors Code: 9001120

Do you have an interest for understanding more than the basics about web design and related Internet technologies? This course will help teach you the skills you need to be a web designer, from Search Engine Optimization (SEO) to how to build a website for a client. Prerequisites: Digital Information Technology (or Introduction to Information Technology) and Foundations of Web Design.

This course provides honors-level elective credit and fulfills a practical art requirement for high school graduation. Digital Information Technology, Foundations of Web Design, and User Interface Design make up the Web Development POS.


CTE Industry Certification PreparationCTE industry certification preparation courses are designed specifically to prepare high school students for the official industry certification exam. There is an array of certification areas available for students who have mastered the industry certification standards. Learn more at flvs.net/getcertified.

Before being formally enrolled in the course, students are required to send a valid course transcript to verify mastery of content and students must pass an industry certification standards based Discussion-based Assessment (DBA). Student will receive an industry certification test voucher with successful completion of the course.

Adobe Certifications

Digital Media/Multimedia Foundations 1 » Certification: Adobe Certified Expert (ACE) Photoshop

Credit: 1 Course Code: 8201210

This course is for students who have achieved mastery knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and are prepared to take the Adobe Certified Expert (ACE) Photoshop in Creative Cloud 2015 industry certification exam. Prerequisites: Digital Information Technology (or Introduction to Information Technology) and Adobe Certified Associate (ACA) Photoshop in Creative Cloud 2015 industry certification.


Digital Media/Multimedia Foundations 2 » Certification: Adobe Certified Expert (ACE) Illustrator


This course is for students who have achieved mastery knowledge of Adobe Illustrator and are prepared to take the Adobe Certified Expert (ACE) Illustrator in Creative Cloud 2015 industry certification exam. Prerequisites: Digital Information Technology (or Introduction to Information Technology) and Adobe Certified Associate (ACA) Illustrator in Creative Cloud 2015 industry certification.


Digital Media/Multimedia Foundations 3 » Certification: Adobe Certified Expert (ACE) InDesign


This course is for students who have achieved mastery knowledge of Adobe InDesign and are prepared to take the Adobe Certified Expert (ACE) InDesign in Creative Cloud 2015 industry certification exam. Prerequisites: Digital Information Technology (or Introduction to Information Technology) and Adobe Certified Associate (ACA) InDesign in Creative Cloud 2015 industry certification.


CompTIA Certifications

CSIT Network System Configuration » Certification: CompTIA Network+ 2015

Credit: 1 Honors Code: 9001230

This course is for students who have achieved mastery knowledge of networking standards and are prepared to take the CompTIA Network+ 2015 industry certification exam. Prerequisite: Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) Networking Fundamentals industry certification.


CSIT System Essentials » Certification: CompTIA A+ Certification Part 1 and 2


This course is for students who have achieved mastery knowledge of computer technology including mobile devices, operating systems, hardware, and networking and are prepared to take the CompTIA A+ Part 1 and 2 industry certification exams. Prerequisite: Digital Information Technology (or Introduction to Information Technology).



CTE Industry Certification Prep continued

Microsoft Office Certifications

Business Software Applications 1 » Certification: Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS)


This course is for students who have achieved mastery in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word, and are prepared to take the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) industry certification exam. MOS certification requires passing the MS Excel, PowerPoint, and Word industry certification exams. Prerequisite: Digital Information Technology (or Introduction to Information Technology).


Networking 1 » Certification: Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) Networking Fundamentals


This course is for students who have achieved mastery knowledge of Microsoft Network technology and are prepared to take the Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) Networking Fundamentals industry certification exam. Prerequisite: Digital Information Technology (or Introduction to Information Technology).


Oracle Certifications

Applied Object-Oriented Java Programming » Certification: Oracle Certified Associate, Java SE 7 Programmer


This course is for students who have achieved mastery in Java programming and are prepared to take the Oracle Certified Associate, Java SE 7 Programmer industry certification exam. Prerequisites: Digital Information Technology (or Introduction to Information Technology) and AP Computer Science A. A passing score on the AP Computer Science A exam is recommended.


Data Control & Functions » Certification: Oracle Certified Associate Part 1

Credit: 0.5 Course Code: 8206420

This course is for students who have achieved mastery knowledge in Oracle Databases and are prepared to take Part 1 of the Oracle Certified Associate (OCA) industry certification exam. Supplementary Requirement: To become an Oracle Certified Associate (OCA) you must pass the certification with this course and the Database Fundamentals course and certification.


Database Fundamentals » Certification: Oracle Certified Associate Part 2

Credit: 0.5 Course Code: 8206410

This course is for students who have passed Part 1 of the Oracle Certified Associate (OCA) exam and have the mastery knowledge for Part 2 of the Oracle Certified Associate (OCA) industry certification exam. Prerequisites: Data Control & Functions and corresponding Oracle Certified Associate Part 1 exam.



Advanced PlacementTo help allow for course completion prior to the AP exams in May, full-credit course registration closes November 30, 2018, and half-credit course registration closes January 31, 2019.

AP Art HistoryCredit: 1 Advanced Code: 0100300

Within AP Art History, you will explore the interconnections between art, culture, and historical context through the critical lenses of artistic expression, cultural awareness, and purpose. Prerequisite: World History recommended.


AP BiologyCredit: 1 Advanced Code: 2000340

This challenging two-semester course engages you in a wide variety of activities. There is substantial emphasis on interpreting and collecting data in virtual labs, writing analytical essays, and mastering biology concepts. Prerequisites: Biology 1, Chemistry 1, and Algebra 1 recommended.

This course fulfills one required science credit for high school graduation.

AP Calculus ABCredit: 1 Advanced Code: 1202310

Comparable to college and university calculus, this course helps prepare you for the Calculus AB Advanced Placement exam. Study limits, continuity, differentiation; integrated algebraic, trigonometric, and transcendental functions; and the applications of derivatives and integrals. Prerequisites: Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2, and Pre-Calculus or Trigonometry/Analytical Geometry.

This course fulfills one required math credit for high school graduation.

AP Calculus BCCredit: 1 Advanced Code: 1202320

Comparable to college and university calculus, this course will help prepare you for the Calculus BC Advanced Placement exam. Study limits, continuity, differentiation, and integrated algebraic, trigonometric, and transcendental functions, as well as explore applications of derivatives and integrals, infinite series, and parametric and polar equations. Prerequisites: Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2, and Pre-Calculus or Trigonometry/Analytical Geometry.


AP Computer Science ACredit: 1 Advanced Code: 0200320

Develop the skills required to write programs or parts of programs to correctly solve specific problems. You will learn design techniques to make programs understandable, adaptable, and reusable. Prerequisites: Algebra 1, Geometry, and Algebra 2.


AP English Language and CompositionCredit: 1 Advanced Code: 1001420

Read and analyze prose written in various periods, disciplines, and rhetorical contexts while gaining an understanding of the interactions among a writer’s purposes, audience expectations, and subjects. Prerequisites: English 1 and 2.

This course fulfills one required English credit for high school graduation.


Advanced Placement continued

AP English Literature and CompositionCredit: 1 Advanced Code: 1001430

Develop critical standards for the appreciation of literary works and increase your sensitivity to literature as a shared experience. Prerequisites: English 1, 2, and 3.

This course fulfills one required English credit for high school graduation.

AP Environmental ScienceCredit: 1 Advanced Code: 2001380

Learn the scientific principles, concepts, and methodologies required to understand the interrelationships of the natural world. You will evaluate the risks associated with environmental problems and examine alternative solutions in virtual labs. Prerequisites: Algebra 1 and two years of high school science, with labs.

This course fulfills one required science credit for high school graduation.

AP Human GeographyCredit: 1 Advanced Code: 2103400

Explore the patterns and processes that impact the way humans understand, use, and change Earth’s surface. Geographic models, methods, and tools help you examine the effect that human social organization and interconnections have on our world.


AP MacroeconomicsCredit: 0.5 Advanced Code: 2102370

Understand the choices you make as a producer, consumer, investor, and tax¬payer. This course provides you with the knowledge and decision-making tools necessary for understanding how a society must organize its limited resources to satisfy its unlimited wants. Prerequisite: Algebra 1 recommended.

This course fulfills the Economics with Financial Literacy high school graduation requirement.

AP MicroeconomicsCredit: 0.5 Advanced Code: 2102360

By taking on the role of a leader at a fictitious company, you will learn fundamental economic concepts, including scarcity, opportunity costs and trade-offs, productivity, economic systems and institutions, exchange, money, and interdependence. Prerequisite: Algebra 1 recommended.

This course fulfills the Economics with Financial Literacy high school graduation requirement.

AP PsychologyCredit: 1 Advanced Code: 2107350

Immerse yourself in modern psychological techniques investigating the ethics and morality of human and animal research. In this college-level course, you will learn the psychological facts, principles, and phenomena associated with each major area of psychology and enhance your scientific critical thinking skills.



Advanced Placement continued

AP StatisticsCredit: 1 Advanced Code: 1210320

This course will introduce students to exploring data, sampling and experimentation by planning and conducting studies, anticipating patterns using probability and simulation, and using statistical inference to analyze data and draw conclusions. Prerequisite: Algebra 2.


AP United States Government and PoliticsCredit: 0.5 Advanced Code: 2106420

UPDATED! Research the roles of the media, political parties, interest groups, states, candidates, bureaucracy, and the public in the governmental process. You will experience the production of policy building in multiple economic and social settings. Prerequisite: United States History recommended.

This course fulfills the United States Government high school graduation requirement.

AP United States HistoryCredit: 1 Advanced Code: 2100330

Examine key themes and events of our history, including American identity, diversity, religion, culture, war, and slavery, as well as economic, political, and demographic changes. You will also analyze globalization and environmental issues. Prerequisite: World History recommended.

This course fulfills the United States History high school graduation requirement.

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